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diff --git a/gnome-help/C/backup-frequency.page b/gnome-help/C/backup-frequency.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0d38805 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/backup-frequency.page @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="backup-frequency"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="backup"/> + <desc>XXX</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-06-29" status="stub"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + + </info> + + <title>How often should I back up?</title> + + <comment> + <cite date="2010-06-29" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>Explain how often the user should back up and why (there may be different frequencies for different types of data).</p> + <p>Explain that backups can be scheduled, and link to topics which explain how scheduling is done.</p> + <p>Will be a short topic.</p> + </comment> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/backup-testing.page b/gnome-help/C/backup-testing.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9beac99 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/backup-testing.page @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="backup-testing"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="backup"/> + <desc>XXX</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-06-29" status="stub"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + + </info> + + <title>Testing your backup</title> + + <comment> + <cite date="2010-06-29" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>Explain why backups should be tested.</p> + <p>Give methods for checking backups, like MD5sum.</p> + </comment> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/backup-thinkabout.page b/gnome-help/C/backup-thinkabout.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2eb70fa --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/backup-thinkabout.page @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="backup-thinkabout"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="backup"/> + <desc>XXX</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-06-29" status="stub"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + + </info> + + <title>Things to think about when backing-up</title> + + <comment> + <cite date="2010-06-29" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>General advice on good practice when backing-up.</p> + <p>Things like making sure there is enough space on the backup disk, securing backups against fire and theft, off-site backup storage, frequency of backing-up (link to other topic).</p> + <p>Generally, everything you need to do to make a good, reliable backup.</p> + </comment> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/backup.page b/gnome-help/C/backup.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8202139 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/backup.page @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="guide" id="backup"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="index"/> + <desc>XXXXXX</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-06-29" status="stub"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + + </info> + + <title>Backing-up your files</title> + + <comment> + <cite date="2010-06-29" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>Multiple ways you could back up, starting with manually copying files somewhere or writing them to a cd/dvd.</p> + <p>Made it into a guide so programs like deja dup can add a splash page</p> + </comment> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/display-dim.page b/gnome-help/C/display-dim.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3edc533 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/display-dim.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + xmlns:e="http://projectmallard.org/experimental/" + type="topic" + id="display-dim"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="index"/> + <desc>XXX</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-06-29" status="stub"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + + <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> + </info> + + <title>Dim the screen after a certain period</title> + + <comment> + <cite date="2010-06-29" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>Explain how to change the length of time after which the screen is dimmed, and other similar options.</p> + </comment> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/figures/highlight-color.png b/gnome-help/C/figures/highlight-color.png Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..c074cd1 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/figures/highlight-color.png diff --git a/gnome-help/C/figures/icon-themes.png b/gnome-help/C/figures/icon-themes.png Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..45d9aaa --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/figures/icon-themes.png diff --git a/gnome-help/C/files-arrange.page b/gnome-help/C/files-arrange.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2bb786c --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/files-arrange.page @@ -0,0 +1,71 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="files-arrange"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="files"/> + <desc>Learn how to sort and arrange files in a folder.</desc> + + <revision pkgversion="3.0" version="1.0" date="2010-07-26" status="draft"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>Phil Bull</name> + <email>philbull@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + <license> + <p>Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0</p> + </license> + + </info> + +<title>Arrange files in a different order</title> + +<p>You can arrange files in <link xref="#ways">lots of different ways</link> in a folder, for example by sorting them in order of date or file size.</p> + +<p>The way that you can arrange files depends on the <em>folder view</em> that you are using (Icon, List, or Compact). The current view is displayed in a drop-down list at the top of the window. You can change it using the drop-down list, or by clicking one of the three options in the <gui>View</gui> menu.</p> + +<section> + <title>Icon View</title> + <p>To sort files in a different order, right-click a blank space in the folder and choose an option from the <gui>Arrange Items</gui> menu. Alternatively, use the <guiseq><gui>View</gui><gui>Arrange Items</gui></guiseq> menu.</p> + <p>As an example, if you select <gui>Sort by Name</gui> from the <gui>Arrange Items</gui> menu, the files will be arranged by their names, in alphabetical order. See <link xref="#ways"/> for other options.</p> + <p>You can sort in the reverse order by selecting <gui>Reversed Order</gui> from the <gui>Arrange Items</gui> menu.</p> + <p>For complete control over the order and position of files in the folder, right-click a blank space in the folder and select <guiseq><gui>Arrange Items</gui><gui>Manually</gui></guiseq>. You can then rearrange the files by dragging them around in the folder.</p> + <p>The <gui>Compact Layout</gui> option in the <gui>Arrange Items</gui> menu arranges the files so they take up as little space as possible. This is useful if you want to have lots of files visible at once in a folder.</p> +</section> + +<section> + <title>List View</title> + <p>To sort files in a different order, click one of the column headings in the file browser (for example, click <gui>Type</gui> to sort by file type). Click the column heading again to sort in the reverse order.</p> + <p>You can add other columns to sort by. Click <guiseq><gui>View</gui><gui>Visible Columns</gui></guiseq>, check the columns that you want to be visible, then click <gui>Close</gui>. You will then be able to sort by those columns. (See <link xref="files-listview-columns"/> for descriptions of available columns.)</p> +</section> + +<section> + <title>Compact View</title> + <p>You can arrange files in Compact view in the same way that you can arrange them in the Icon view. The only difference is that you can't manually position the files anywhere you want; they are always organized as a list in this view.</p> +</section> + +<section id="ways"> + <title>Ways of sorting files</title> + <terms> + <item> + <title>By Name</title> + <p>Sorts by filename.</p> + </item> + <item> + <title>By Size</title> + <p>Sorts by the size of the file (how much disk space it takes up).</p> + </item> + <item> + <title>By Type</title> + <p>Sorts by the file type. Files of the same type are grouped together, then sorted by name.</p> + </item> + <item> + <title>By Modification Date</title> + <p>Sorts by the date that a file was last changed.</p> + </item> + <item> + <title>By Emblems</title> + <p>Sorts by the <link xref="files-special">emblems</link> that a file has. Files with the same emblems are grouped together, then sorted by name.</p> + </item> + </terms> +</section> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/files-copy.page b/gnome-help/C/files-copy.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0decd5b --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/files-copy.page @@ -0,0 +1,42 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="files-copy"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="files"/> + <link type="seealso" xref="files-move"/> + <desc>Make a copy of a file or folder in a new location.</desc> + + <revision pkgversion="3.0" version="1.0" date="2010-06-16" status="final"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>Cristopher Thomas</name> + <email>crisnoh@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + <license> + <p>Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0</p> + </license> + + </info> + +<title>Copying Files and Folders</title> + +<p> +A file or folder can be copied to a new location by dragging and dropping with the mouse, or you can use the copy and paste commands. This can be useful when creating a folder containing files to email to a friend or coworker, or when backing up individual files to an external storage device. +</p> + +<steps> +<title>Drag Files to the New Location</title> +<item><p>Open the file browser to the folder containing the item you want to copy.</p></item> +<item><p>Open a second file browser window by clicking <guiseq><gui>Places</gui><gui>Home Folder</gui></guiseq> in the main menubar.</p></item> +<item><p>In the second window, navigate to the folder where you want to put the copy of the item.</p></item> +<item><p>Back in the first window, click on the item once to select it. Hold down the <key>Ctrl</key> key, then drag the item to the new destination.</p></item> +<item><p>Let go of the mouse button to copy it to the new destination. You can let go of the <key>Ctrl</key> key too.</p></item> +</steps> + +<steps> +<title>Copy and Paste to the New Location</title> +<item><p>Select the item you want to copy by clicking on it once.</p></item> +<item><p>Click <guiseq><gui>Edit</gui><gui>Copy</gui></guiseq>.</p></item> +<item><p>Navigate to the folder where you want to put the copy of the item.</p></item> +<item><p>Click <guiseq><gui>Edit</gui><gui>Paste</gui></guiseq> to finish copying the item.</p></item> +</steps> +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/files-delete.page b/gnome-help/C/files-delete.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..518ad18 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/files-delete.page @@ -0,0 +1,44 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="files-delete"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="files"/> + <desc>Remove files or folders you no longer need.</desc> + + <revision pkgversion="3.0" version="1.0" date="2010-06-16" status="final"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>Cristopher Thomas</name> + <email>crisnoh@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + <license> + <p>Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0</p> + </license> + + </info> + +<title>Deleting Files and Folders</title> + +<p> +If you don't want a file or folder any more, you can delete it. +</p> + +<p> +When you delete an item it is moved to the Trash folder, where it is stored until you empty the trash. Items stored in the Trash folder can be restored to their original location if you decide you need them, or if they were accidentally deleted. +</p> + +<steps> + <title>Delete a File or Folder (Move it to the Trash folder)</title> + <item><p>Select the item you want to delete by clicking it once.</p></item> + <item><p>Press the <gui>Delete</gui> key on your keyboard.</p></item> +</steps> + +<p> +You can permanently delete a file, without having to send it to the Trash folder first. +</p> + +<steps> + <title>Permanently Delete a File or Folder</title> + <item><p>Select the item you want to delete.</p></item> + <item><p>Press and hold the <gui>Shift</gui> key, then press the <gui>Delete</gui> key on your keyboard.</p></item> +</steps> +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/files-hidden.page b/gnome-help/C/files-hidden.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6ebac36 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/files-hidden.page @@ -0,0 +1,55 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="files-hidden"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="files"/> + <desc>Make a file invisible, so you can't see it in the file browser.</desc> + + <revision pkgversion="3.0" version="1.0" date="2010-07-25" status="draft"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>Phil Bull</name> + <email>philbull@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + <license> + <p>Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0</p> + </license> + + </info> + +<title>Hide a file</title> + +<p>You can hide files by renaming them in a special way. Hidden files are just invisible; they are not displayed in the file browser, but they are still there in the folder.</p> + +<p>To hide a file, <link xref="files-renaming">rename it</link> with a "." at the beginning of its name. For example, to hide a file <file>example.txt</file>, you would rename it to <file>.example.txt</file>.</p> + +<note style="tip"> + <p>You can hide folders in the same way that you can hide files. Rename the folder with a "." at the beginning of its name.</p> +</note> + +<section> + <title>Show all hidden files</title> + <p> + If you want to see all of the hidden files in a folder, go to that folder and click <guiseq><gui>View</gui><gui>Show Hidden Files</gui></guiseq>. All of the hidden files will be shown along with the files that were not hidden. + </p> + <p> + The hidden files will have a "." at the beginning of their name. Some might have a "~" at the end of their name instead (see <link xref="files-tilde"/>). + </p> + <p> + To hide the files again, click <guiseq><gui>View</gui><gui>Show Hidden Files</gui></guiseq> again. + </p> +</section> + +<section> + <title>Unhide a file</title> + <p> + To unhide a file, go to the folder containing the hidden file and click <guiseq><gui>View</gui><gui>Show Hidden Files</gui></guiseq>. Then, find the hidden file and rename it so that it doesn't have a "." in front of its name. + </p> + <p> + For example, to unhide a file called <file>.example.txt</file>, you would rename it to <file>example.txt</file>. + </p> + <p> + Once you have renamed the file, click <guiseq><gui>View</gui><gui>Show Hidden Files</gui></guiseq> to hide any other hidden files again. + </p> +</section> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/files-listview-columns.page b/gnome-help/C/files-listview-columns.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ba8c38f --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/files-listview-columns.page @@ -0,0 +1,73 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="files-listview-columns"> + + <info> + <desc>Descriptions of the columns of information that can be viewed in the file browser's list view.</desc> + + <revision pkgversion="3.0" version="1.0" date="2010-07-26" status="stub"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>Phil Bull</name> + <email>philbull@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + <license> + <p>Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0</p> + </license> + + </info> + +<title>Listview column descriptions</title> + +<p>There are 12 columns of information that you can display in the file browser's list view. Click <guiseq><gui>View</gui><gui>Visible Columns</gui></guiseq> to see which columns are available. They are described below.</p> + +<terms> + <item> + <title>Name</title> + <p></p> + </item> + <item> + <title>Size</title> + <p></p> + </item> + <item> + <title>Type</title> + <p></p> + </item> + <item> + <title>Date Modified</title> + <p></p> + </item> + <item> + <title>Date Accessed</title> + <p></p> + </item> + <item> + <title>Group</title> + <p></p> + </item> + <item> + <title>Location</title> + <p></p> + </item> + <item> + <title>MIME Type</title> + <p></p> + </item> + <item> + <title>Octal Permissions</title> + <p></p> + </item> + <item> + <title>Owner</title> + <p></p> + </item> + <item> + <title>Permissions</title> + <p></p> + </item> + <item> + <title>SELinux Context</title> + <p></p> + </item> +</terms> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/files-lost.page b/gnome-help/C/files-lost.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0211581 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/files-lost.page @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="files-lost"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="files"/> + <desc>XXX</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-06-29" status="stub"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + + </info> + + <title>Finding a lost file</title> + + <comment> + <cite date="2010-06-29" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>Tracker, zeitgeist, recent files, search.</p> + <p>Check trash?</p> + <p>Might need to be a guide, needs thought.</p> + </comment> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/files-move.page b/gnome-help/C/files-move.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c6dbf5a --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/files-move.page @@ -0,0 +1,41 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="files-move"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="files"/> + <link type="seealso" xref="files-copy"/> + <desc>Relocate a file or folder to a new location.</desc> + + <revision pkgversion="3.0" version="1.0" date="2010-06-16" status="final"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>Cristopher Thomas</name> + <email>crisnoh@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + <license> + <p>Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0</p> + </license> + + </info> + +<title>Moving Files and Folders</title> + +<p> +A file or folder can be moved to a new location by dragging and dropping with the mouse, or you can use the cut and paste commands. This could, for example, allow you to sort files saved in your Downloads folder into other folders for long term storage. +</p> + +<steps> +<title>Drag Files to the New Location</title> +<item><p>Open a file browser to the folder containing the item you want to move.</p></item> +<item><p>Open a second file manager window by clicking <guiseq><gui>Places</gui><gui>Home Folder</gui></guiseq> in the main menubar.</p></item> +<item><p>In the second window, navigate to where you want to move the item.</p></item> +<item><p>Click on the item and drag it to its new destination.</p></item> +</steps> + +<steps> +<title>Cut and Paste to the New Location</title> +<item><p>Select the item you want to move by clicking on it once.</p></item> +<item><p>Click <guiseq><gui>Edit</gui><gui>Cut</gui></guiseq>.</p></item> +<item><p>Navigate to where you want to move the item.</p></item> +<item><p>Click <guiseq><gui>Edit</gui><gui>Paste</gui></guiseq>.</p></item> +</steps> +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/files-open.page b/gnome-help/C/files-open.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..72a6dcd --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/files-open.page @@ -0,0 +1,48 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="files-open"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="files"/> + <desc>Open files using non-default applications or change the default for a file type.</desc> + + <revision pkgversion="3.0" version="1.0" date="2010-06-16" status="final"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>Cristopher Thomas</name> + <email>crisnoh@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + <license> + <p>Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0</p> + </license> + + </info> + +<title>Open Files with Other Applications</title> + +<p> +You can open files using an application other than the default one. For example, Rhythmbox is the default music player, but you may want to open an audio file with another music player you have installed. You can also change the default application for a given file type. +</p> + +<steps> + <title>Open Files Using a Different Application</title> + <item><p>Right-click the file you want to open.</p></item> + <item><p>Select from the available "Open with" choices.</p></item> +</steps> + +<note> + <p>Selecting the <gui>Open with Other Application</gui> option will bring up a list of available applications for you to select from. Not all applications listed will be able to work with that file type, though.</p> +</note> + +<p>You can change the default application for a file type. This will allow you to open your preferred application when you double-click to open a file.</p> + +<steps> + <title>Change a File Type's Default Application</title> + <item><p>Select a file of the type whose default application you want to change.</p></item> + <item><p>Choose <guiseq><gui>File</gui><gui>Properties</gui></guiseq>.</p></item> + <item><p>Choose the <gui>Open With</gui> tab.</p></item> + <item><p>Select the application you want to make the default for your chosen file type.</p></item> +</steps> + +<note> + <p>The <gui>Add</gui> and <gui>Remove</gui> buttons allow you to add other applications to the list of options.</p> +</note> +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/files-preview-music.page b/gnome-help/C/files-preview-music.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..12034e2 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/files-preview-music.page @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="files-preview-music"> + + <info> + <desc>Move the mouse pointer over a music file and it will start playing.</desc> + + <revision pkgversion="3.0" version="1.0" date="2010-07-26" status="draft"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>Phil Bull</name> + <email>philbull@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + <license> + <p>Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0</p> + </license> + + </info> + +<title>Quickly preview music/sound files</title> + +<p>Move your mouse pointer over a music file (or other sound file). A musical note icon will appear and the song will start playing. Move the mouse away from the file and the song will stop playing.</p> + +<p>Only music files which are in a supported format can be played in this way. </p> + +<p>Music files on network shares cannot be previewed in this way by default. To change this, click <guiseq><gui>Edit</gui><gui>Preferences</gui></guiseq> and go to the <gui>Preview</gui> tab. Change the <gui>Preview sound files</gui> option to <gui>Always</gui>.</p> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/files-recover.page b/gnome-help/C/files-recover.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..cc53d54 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/files-recover.page @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="files-recover"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="files"/> + <desc>XXX</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-06-29" status="stub"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + + </info> + + <title>How can I recover a file I deleted?</title> + + <comment> + <cite date="2010-06-29" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>Explain how to find file in trash and restore it</p> + <p>See also link to delete/trash file</p> + <p>Mention existence of recovery tools (but don't go into detail)</p> + </comment> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/files-renaming.page b/gnome-help/C/files-renaming.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e66e6b0 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/files-renaming.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="files-renaming"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="files"/> + <desc>XXX</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-06-29" status="stub"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + + </info> + + <title>Rename a file</title> + + <comment> + <cite date="2010-06-29" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>Explain basic procedure of renaming file</p> + <p>Mention shortcut keys and faster ways of doing it</p> + <p>New section: Mention valid characters, which is basically everything except /, though there are more restrictions if the file is on e.g. a fat32 filesystem.</p> + <p>Common problems when renaming files (i.e. error messages, how to solve problems). Probably a new section for each problem.</p> + </comment> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/files-special.page b/gnome-help/C/files-special.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..045a710 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/files-special.page @@ -0,0 +1,66 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="files-special"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="files"/> + <desc>Use emblems to label a file.</desc> + + <revision pkgversion="3.0" version="1.0" date="2010-07-25" status="draft"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>Phil Bull</name> + <email>philbull@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + <license> + <p>Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0</p> + </license> + + </info> + +<title>Mark a file as being special or important</title> + +<p>You can use <em>emblems</em> to mark files as being special in some way. For example, if you wanted to mark a report as being urgent, you could put the <gui>Urgent</gui> emblem on the file.</p> + +<steps> + <title>Adding an emblem</title> + <item><p>Right-click the file and select <gui>Properties</gui>.</p></item> + <item><p>Go to the <gui>Emblems</gui> tab and check the emblems that you want to use.</p></item> + <item><p>The emblems you chose will appear over the file. (You can just close the <gui>Properties</gui> window when you've finished.)</p></item> +</steps> + +<p>To remove an emblem, follow the same steps as above, but <em>uncheck</em> the emblem you want to remove.</p> + +<p>You can add as many emblems as you like to a file. If you add too many, however, some of the emblems will not be displayed because there isn't enough space for them all.</p> + +<note style="tip"> + <p>You can add emblems to folders too. The procedure is the same as for files.</p> +</note> + +<p>If you send a file to someone else (for example, by email), the other person will not be able to see the emblems you added. The emblems you add to a file are only visible to you (in your user account).</p> + +<section> + <title>Other ways of adding emblems</title> + <list> + <item> + <p>In the file browser, choose <gui>Emblems</gui> from the drop-down list at the top of the side pane (the drop-down list is normally underneath the <gui>Back</gui> button). Then, drag an emblem from the side pane onto your file.</p> + <p>To remove an emblem using the side pane, drag the <gui>Erase</gui> item onto the file. This will remove all of the emblems for that file.</p> + </item> + <item> + <p>In the file browser, click <guiseq><gui>Edit</gui><gui>Backgrounds and Emblems</gui></guiseq> and click <gui>Emblems</gui>. Drag an emblem onto the file to add it.</p> + <p>There is also an <gui>Erase</gui> item that you can use to remove emblems.</p> + </item> + </list> +</section> + +<section> + <title>Making your own custom emblems</title> + <p>You can make your own emblems to supplement the default ones.</p> + <steps> + <item><p>In a file browser, click <guiseq><gui>Edit</gui><gui>Backgrounds and Emblems</gui></guiseq> and click <gui>Emblems</gui>.</p></item> + <item><p>Click <gui>Add a New Emblem</gui> and choose a name ("Keyword") for your emblem.</p></item> + <item><p>Click the <gui>Image</gui> button and look for a picture that you want to use as the emblem. If you click once on a picture file in the window that appears, a preview of it will be shown. Once you have made your selection, click <gui>Open</gui>.</p></item> + <item><p>Click <gui>OK</gui> and your new emblem will be added to the list of emblems.</p></item> + </steps> + <p>You can remove a custom emblem by clicking <gui>Remove an Emblem</gui> in the <gui>Backgrounds and Emblems</gui> window. You cannot remove any of the default emblems.</p> +</section> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/files-tilde.page b/gnome-help/C/files-tilde.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3a0f062 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/files-tilde.page @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="files-tilde"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="files"/> + <link type="seealso" xref="files-hidden"/> + <desc>Files with a "~" at the end of their name (e.g. <file>example.txt~</file>) are hidden files.</desc> + + <revision pkgversion="3.0" version="1.0" date="2010-07-25" status="draft"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>Phil Bull</name> + <email>philbull@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + <license> + <p>Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0</p> + </license> + + </info> + +<title>What does it mean when a file has "~" in its name?</title> + +<p>Files with "~" at the end of their names (for example, <file>example.txt~</file>) are hidden files. They are often created automatically by applications as backup copies of documents. It is normally safe to delete them, but check before you do.</p> + +<p>These files are treated in the same way as normal hidden files. See <link xref="files-hidden"/> for advice on dealing with hidden files.</p> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/files.page b/gnome-help/C/files.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0eae7eb --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/files.page @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="guide" id="files"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="index"/> + <desc>Learn how to work with files and folders.</desc> + + <revision pkgversion="3.0" version="1.0" date="2010-06-16" status="draft"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>Phil Bull</name> + <email>philbull@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + <license> + <p>Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0</p> + </license> + + </info> + +<title>Files and folders</title> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/index.page b/gnome-help/C/index.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1943e0d --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/index.page @@ -0,0 +1,9 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="guide" id="index"> + +<info> +</info> + +<title>Desktop Help</title> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/look-background-online.page b/gnome-help/C/look-background-online.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1278e29 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/look-background-online.page @@ -0,0 +1,50 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="look-background-online"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="look"/> + <link type="seealso" xref="look-background"/> + + <desc>How to get desktop backgrounds or wallpapers online</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-08-23" status="review"/> + + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + <credit type="author"> + <name>April Gonzales</name> + <email>loonycookie@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + + </info> + +<title>Get a desktop background from the internet</title> + +<p>Your system comes with many available wallpapers or desktop backgrounds; however, you may also download more from many sources online. To do this:</p> + +<steps> + <item> + <p>Visit a website that lists downloadable wallpapers for your desktop. One excellent source is <link href="http://www.gnome-look.org">GNOME-look</link>. </p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Download the wallpaper you have selected and save it on your computer. To do this, simply right click on the picture and select the <gui>Save</gui> option.</p> + </item> + <item> + <p>To add the downloaded wallpaper to the available backgrounds in your system, select <guiseq><gui>System</gui><gui>Preferences</gui><gui>Appearance</gui></guiseq>.</p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Select the <gui>Background</gui> tab and click on the <gui>Add</gui> button.</p> + </item> + <item> + <p>On the <gui>Add Wallpaper</gui> window, navigate to the location of the downloaded wallpaper. Click on the wallpaper to select it.</p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Click <gui>Open</gui>. This will automatically add the new wallpaper to your system's background selection. Your current desktop background will also be changed to the new picture.</p> + </item> +</steps> +<p>You can drag and drop the picture into the <gui>Background</gui> tab to add it to the selection, instead of clicking <gui>Add</gui>.</p> + +<p>You can use any picture for your desktop background; however, you may want to use pictures that are the right size for your desktop. Using a picture that is either too small or too big may not provide a very pleasing effect.</p> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/look-background.page b/gnome-help/C/look-background.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9616ef6 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/look-background.page @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="look-background"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="look"/> + + <desc>How to change the desktop background</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-08-03" status="review"/> + + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + <credit type="author"> + <name>April Gonzales</name> + <email>loonycookie@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + + </info> + +<title>Change the desktop background</title> + +<p>You can change the background directly from the desktop. To do this, right-click anywhere on the desktop, making sure not to click on an icon, and choose the <gui>Change Desktop Background option</gui>. </p> + +<p>A more indirect approach would be to go to <guiseq><gui>System</gui><gui>Preferences</gui><gui>Appearance</gui></guiseq>. Select the <gui>Background</gui> tab. </p> + +<p>Under the <gui>Background tab</gui>, select an image for the desktop background. The selected image will be superimposed on the desktop background color. </p> + +<p>You can use a color instead of an image as a desktop background. To set the desktop background color, select a color from the available options. A solid color or a gradient of two colors may be used. </p> + +<p>Click <gui>Close</gui>. </p> + +<note> + <p>When using an image as a background, the desktop background color becomes visible if the image is transparent or if the image does not cover the entire desktop.</p> +</note> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/look-fonts-bigger.page b/gnome-help/C/look-fonts-bigger.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0911a12 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/look-fonts-bigger.page @@ -0,0 +1,75 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="look-fonts-bigger"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="look"/> + <link type="seealso" xref="look-fonts-change"/> + + <desc>How to make the text on screen bigger</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-08-03" status="review"/> + + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + <credit type="author"> + <name>April Gonzales</name> + <email>loonycookie@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + + </info> + +<title>Make text bigger on the screen</title> + +<p>You can modify the size of the text on the screen using the following methods: </p> + +<list> + <item><p>Using Large Fonts</p></item> + <item><p>Modifying the Screen Resolution</p></item> +</list> + +<section> + <title>Using Large Fonts</title> + <p>The simplest way to make text bigger on the screen (including all applications) is to use large fonts. This may be done by modifying the system’s Font properties. </p> + + <steps> + <item> + <p>Select <guiseq><gui>System</gui><gui>Preferences</gui><gui>Appearance</gui></guiseq>.</p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Select <guiseq><gui>Font</gui></guiseq>. The <gui>Font tab</gui> lists the configuration settings for the system font options. </p> + </item> + <item> + <p>To change the size of the font for any of the options provided, click on the button that corresponds to that particular option. This brings up the Pick a Font window. </p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Under the box labeled Size, type in the font size in the field or select a font size from the options provided. </p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Click the <gui>Ok</gui> button to go back to the Font Preferences page and then click <gui>Close</gui>.</p> + </item> + </steps> +</section> + +<section> + <title>Modifying the Screen Resolution</title> + <steps> + <item> + <p>Select <guiseq><gui>System</gui><gui>Preferences</gui><gui>Monitors</gui></guiseq>.</p> + </item> + <item> + <p>In the Monitor Preferences window, click on the drop down menu next to Resolution. Select a low setting (i.e., 800x600 or 640x480). </p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Click on the <gui>Apply</gui> button.</p> + </item> + <item> + <p>The screen resolution will change. A message prompting you to keep the new resolution or revert to the old one is displayed. To use the new resolution, select the <gui>Keep This Configuration</gui> option. Otherwise, select the <gui>Restore Previous Configuration</gui> option.</p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Click <gui>Close</gui>. </p> + </item> + </steps> +</section> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/look-fonts-change.page b/gnome-help/C/look-fonts-change.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4ffa6a2 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/look-fonts-change.page @@ -0,0 +1,66 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="look-fonts-change"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="look"/> + + <desc>How to modify font preferences</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-08-03" status="review"/> + + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + <credit type="author"> + <name>April Gonzales</name> + <email>loonycookie@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + + </info> + +<title>Modifying Font Preferences</title> + +<p>You can change the fonts you use on your system. To do so: </p> + +<steps> + <item> + <p>Select <guiseq><gui>System</gui><gui>Preferences</gui><gui>Appearance</gui></guiseq>.</p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Select <gui>Font</gui>. The <gui>Font</gui> tab lists the configuration settings for the following options:</p> + <list> + <item> + <p>Application font - the fonts used in any application user interface</p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Document font - the default font used in any document</p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Desktop font - the font used in your system desktop </p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Window title font - the font used in the title bars of all system windows </p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Fixed width font - the default font used for any application that uses fixed width fonts, such as the Terminal</p> + </item> + </list> + </item> + <item> + <p>To change the font for any of the options provided, click on the button that corresponds to that particular option. This brings up the Pick a Font window. </p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Under the box labeled Family, select a font from the list of available options.</p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Under the box labeled Style, select a font style. </p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Click on the <gui>Ok</gui> button to go back to the Font Preferences page.</p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Click <gui>Close</gui>. </p> + </item> +</steps> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/look-fonts-details.page b/gnome-help/C/look-fonts-details.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..cf70dbe --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/look-fonts-details.page @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="look-fonts-details"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="look"/> + <link type="seealso" xref="look-fonts-change"/> + + <desc>XXXXXX</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-07-26" status="stub"/> + + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + + </info> + +<title>What are smoothing, hinting, and subpixel order?</title> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/look-fonts-rendering.page b/gnome-help/C/look-fonts-rendering.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6a57a49 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/look-fonts-rendering.page @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="look-fonts-rendering"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="look"/> + + <desc>XXXXXX</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-07-26" status="stub"/> + + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + + </info> + +<title>Which type of font rendering should I choose?</title> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/look-fonts-resolution.page b/gnome-help/C/look-fonts-resolution.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..561d25b --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/look-fonts-resolution.page @@ -0,0 +1,45 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="look-fonts-resolution"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="look"/> + + <desc>The font resolution governs the amount of detail used to display letters on the screen</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-08-23" status="draft"/> + + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + <credit type="author"> + <name>April Gonzales</name> + <email>loonycookie@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + + </info> + +<title>How can I change the resolution that fonts are displayed at?</title> + +<p>You can modify the font resolutions by following these steps:</p> +<steps> +<item><p>Select <guiseq><gui>System</gui><gui>Preferences</gui><gui>Appearance</gui></guiseq>.</p></item> +<item><p>Select the <gui>Fonts</gui> tab.</p></item> +<item><p>Click on the <gui>Details</gui> button. This brings up the <gui>Font Rendering Details</gui> window.</p></item> +<item><p>On the field next to the label <gui>Resolution</gui>, type in the font resolution you wish to use. Remember that using a lower number decreases the size of the font. </p></item> +<item><p>Click the <gui>Close</gui> button to go back to the <gui>Appearance Preferences</gui> window.</p></item> +<item><p>Click <gui>Close</gui>.</p></item> +</steps> + +<p>For most computer screens, a resolution of 96 dpi will look good. Some screens can display finer details, so a resolution of 120 dpi may be more suitable.</p> + +<section> + <title>What is font resolution?</title> +</section> +<!-- Guidance on typical resolutions, and why you might want to change the resolution, might be useful here. --> + +<section> +<title>Why change your font resolution?</title> + <p>Depending on your screen and screen resolution settings, the fonts displayed on your computer may need some adjustments. The text may look either too big, too small, or may even look fuzzy and/or distorted. To fix this, you will need to make changes to your font resolution settings. You can just change the resolution settings to suit your personal preference too.</p> +</section> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/look-fonts-smoothing.page b/gnome-help/C/look-fonts-smoothing.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e642c04 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/look-fonts-smoothing.page @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="look-fonts-smoothing"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="look"/> + + <desc>XXXXXX</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-07-26" status="stub"/> + + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + + </info> + +<title>Why does text look fuzzy/pixelated on my screen?</title> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/look-fonts-toobig.page b/gnome-help/C/look-fonts-toobig.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c2af4f5 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/look-fonts-toobig.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="look-fonts-toobig"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="look"/> + + <desc>How to change the screen resolution</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-08-23" status="review"/> + + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + <credit type="author"> + <name>April Gonzales</name> + <email>loonycookie@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + + </info> + +<title>Why does everything on my screen look so big?</title> + +<p>Your font resolution may be set very high. You can <link xref="look-fonts-resolution">change it to a lower setting</link> to make the font appear smaller.</p> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/look-theme-custom.page b/gnome-help/C/look-theme-custom.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e58d890 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/look-theme-custom.page @@ -0,0 +1,65 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="look-theme-custom"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="look"/> + <link type="seealso" xref="mouse-cursor-size" /> + <link type="seealso" xref="mouse-cursor-style" /> + <link type="seealso" xref="mouse-highlightcolor" /> + + <desc>How to modify the elements of an existing theme</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-08-23" status="review"/> + + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + <credit type="author"> + <name>April Gonzales</name> + <email>loonycookie@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + + </info> + +<title>Customize a theme</title> +<p>You can customize any one of the available themes on your system. Some of the theme elements you can modify are the colors, icons, the appearance of the buttons and window borders, and the mouse pointer. To change any of these:</p> + +<steps> + <item> + <p>Select <guiseq><gui>System</gui><gui>Preferences</gui><gui>Appearance</gui></guiseq>.</p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Under the <gui>Theme</gui> tab, select the theme you want to customize.</p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Click on the <gui>Customize</gui> button. This brings up the <gui>Customize Theme</gui> window.</p> + <list> + <item> + <p>To change the look of the <em>buttons and other window elements</em>, click on the <gui>Control</gui> tab and select the style you wish to use.</p> + </item> + <item> + <p>To change the <em>system colors</em>, click on the <gui>Colors</gui> tab. From here, you can modify the background and text colors for the Windows, Input boxes, <link xref="mouse-highlightcolor">Selected Items</link>, and Tool tips. Just click on the button that corresponds to the element you wish to change and select a color from the available options.</p> + <figure> + <media type="image" src="figure/cust-colors.png" /> + <desc>The objects whose colors can be changed. From left to right: Windows, input boxes, selected items, tooltips.</desc> + </figure> + </item> + <item> + <p>To change the style of the <em>window border</em>, click on the <gui>Window Border</gui> tab and select the the border style you wish to use.</p> + </item> + <item> + <p>To change <em>the icons</em>, click on the <gui>Icons</gui> tab. Select the icon set you wish to use in your customized theme.</p> + </item> + <item> + <p>To change the appearance of the <em>mouse pointer</em>, click on the <gui>Pointer</gui> tab and select the <link xref="mouse-cursor-style">pointer style</link> you wish to use.</p> + </item> + </list> + </item> + <item> + <p>Click <gui>Close</gui> to go back to the <gui>Appearance Preferences</gui> window.</p> + </item> +</steps> + +<p>All of the changes made are automatically applied to the system.</p> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/look-theme-icons.page b/gnome-help/C/look-theme-icons.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ca7bb4c --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/look-theme-icons.page @@ -0,0 +1,48 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="look-theme-icons"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="look"/> + + <desc>How to change system icons</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-08-23" status="review"/> + + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + <credit type="author"> + <name>April Gonzales</name> + <email>loonycookie@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + + </info> + +<title>Use a different set of icons</title> +<p>Personalizing your desktop is not limited to changing themes and desktop backgrounds. You can change the icons that are used as well.</p> + +<steps> + <item> + <p>Go to <guiseq><gui>System</gui><gui>Preferences</gui><gui>Appearance</gui></guiseq>. The current theme is highlighted by default under the <gui>Theme</gui> tab. </p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Click on the <gui>Customize</gui> button. </p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Under the <gui>Customize Theme</gui> window, click on the <gui>Icons</gui> tab. Select the icon theme you wish to use.</p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Click <gui>Close</gui> to go back to the <gui>Appearance Preferences</gui> window.</p> + </item> +</steps> + +<p> +All changes made will be automatically reflected on your system. +</p> + +<figure> + <media type="image" src="figures/icon-themes.png" /> + <desc>Examples of different icon themes.</desc> +</figure> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/look-theme-online.page b/gnome-help/C/look-theme-online.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3cb592f --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/look-theme-online.page @@ -0,0 +1,44 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="look-theme-online"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="look"/> + + <desc>How to download themes from the internet</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-08-23" status="review"/> + + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + <credit type="author"> + <name>April Gonzales</name> + <email>loonycookie@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + + </info> + +<title>Get new themes from the internet</title> +<p>Your system comes with many optional themes; however, you may also download more from many sources online. To do this:</p> + +<steps> + <item> + <p>Visit a website that lists downloadable desktop elements such as themes, wallpapers, and icons for your desktop. One excellent source is <link href="http://www.gnome-look.org">www.gnome-look.org</link>. </p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Download the theme you have selected and save it on your computer. It may come in a .zip file or a tar.gz file. If it comes in a zip file, extract the contents until you come to a tar.gz file. If you download a tar.gz file, leave it as is.</p> + </item> + <item> + <p>To install the theme, go to <guiseq><gui>System</gui><gui>Preferences</gui><gui>Appearance</gui></guiseq>. Under the <gui>Theme</gui> tab, click on the <gui>Install</gui> button.</p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Navigate to the location of the downloaded theme.</p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Select the downloaded theme and click <gui>Open</gui>. This installs the theme. You can also drag and drop the .tar.gz theme file into the <gui>Appearances</gui> window to install it.</p> + </item> +</steps> + +<p>To use the theme, simply select it and the changes will be reflected on your desktop automatically.</p> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/look-theme.page b/gnome-help/C/look-theme.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..07178e7 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/look-theme.page @@ -0,0 +1,39 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="look-theme"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="look"/> + + <desc>How to change the appearance of your desktop</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-08-23" status="review"/> + + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + <credit type="author"> + <name>April Gonzales</name> + <email>loonycookie@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + + </info> + +<title>Change the way that windows and programs look</title> + +<p>One of the easiest ways to change the appearance of your computer’s application windows is by changing the desktop theme. </p> + +<p>Your desktop comes with several built-in themes. Each theme changes the way the windows look, including all buttons and sometimes, even the icons used. To change your desktop theme: </p> + +<steps> + <item> + <p>Select <guiseq><gui>System</gui><gui>Preferences</gui><gui>Appearance</gui></guiseq>.</p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Under the <gui>Theme</gui> tab, select a theme from the available options. Selecting an option automatically applies the changes to your desktop.</p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Once you are satisfied with the theme, click <gui>Close</gui>.</p> + </item> +</steps> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/look-windowbuttons.page b/gnome-help/C/look-windowbuttons.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e2ae8ee --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/look-windowbuttons.page @@ -0,0 +1,47 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="look-windowbuttons"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="look"/> + + <desc>How to change the layout of the window buttons</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-08-12" status="review"/> + + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + <credit type="author"> + <name>April Gonzales</name> + <email>loonycookie@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + + </info> + +<title>Change the order of the close, minimize, and maximize window buttons</title> + +<p>You can change the layout of the window buttons for all the application windows that are launched on your computer. </p> + +<p>The layout of the window buttons is dictated by a configuration file. You can modify the configuration by using the gconf-editor. To do this:</p> + +<steps> +<item><p>Press <keyseq><key>Alt</key><key>F2</key></keyseq> to bring up the <gui>Run Application</gui> window. </p></item> +<item><p>Type in <input>gconf-editor</input> in the text field and click <gui>Run</gui>. This launches the <gui>Configuration Editor</gui>. </p></item> +<item><p>Refer to the left-hand panel. Click on the expand button next to <gui>apps</gui>. </p></item> +<item><p>Click on the expand button next to <gui>metacity</gui>. Select <gui>general</gui>. </p></item> +<item><p>On the right-hand panel of the <gui>Configuration Editor</gui> window, locate the <gui>button_layout</gui> key. Double click on this item. </p></item> +<item><p>On the <gui>Edit Key</gui> dialog box, modify the text in the <gui>Value</gui> text field to fit the order or layout of the window buttons you wish to use. (Example: If you want the buttons to be displayed on the right side of the title bar, and in this order: maximize, minimize, close; then type in “maximize,minimize,close:”).</p> +<note><p> +The position of the colon determines the location of the window buttons. In the above example "maximize,minimize,close:", the buttons will be located at the left side of the title bar. </p> + +<p>To move the window buttons to the right, simply type in ":maximize,minimize,close". +</p></note></item> +<item><p>Click <gui>Ok</gui>. The changes will be applied and will be reflected immediately on all open windows. </p></item> +</steps> + +<list> +<item><p>Remember to take note of the original configuration settings. You may need to revert back to the original settings if you are not pleased with the changes made.</p></item> +<item><p>The <gui>Configuration Editor</gui> does not offer an option to revert back to the original settings once the changes are applied; you will need to modify the button_layout key again to go back to the old window button layout.</p></item> +</list> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/look.page b/gnome-help/C/look.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..903f77a --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/look.page @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="guide" id="look"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="index"/> + + <desc>XXXXXX</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-07-26" status="stub"/> + + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + + </info> + +<title>Look and Feel</title> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/mouse-cursor-size.page b/gnome-help/C/mouse-cursor-size.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..cda49f1 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/mouse-cursor-size.page @@ -0,0 +1,50 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" + id="mouse-cursor-size"> +<info> + <link type="guide" xref="mouse#style"/> + + <desc> + Make the pointer bigger or smaller + </desc> + + <revision pkgversion="2.28" version="0.1" date="2009-08-22" status="draft"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>Phil Bull</name> + <email>philbull@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + <copyright> + <year>2009</year> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + </copyright> + <license>Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0</license> + <!-- <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> --> +</info> + +<title>Change the size of the pointer</title> + +<steps> + <item> + <p> + Click <guiseq><gui>System</gui><gui>Preferences</gui> + <gui>Appearance</gui></guiseq> and select the <gui>Theme</gui> tab. + </p> + </item> + <item> + <p> + Click <gui>Customize</gui> and click the <gui>Pointer</gui> tab. + </p> + </item> + <item> + <p> + Change the size using the slider at the bottom of the window. + </p> + </item> +</steps> + +<p> +Some pointers cannot be resized because of the way they are designed. +Select a different pointer and see if you can resize that instead. +</p> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/mouse-cursor-style.page b/gnome-help/C/mouse-cursor-style.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7e7cb05 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/mouse-cursor-style.page @@ -0,0 +1,107 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" + id="mouse-cursor-style"> +<info> + <link type="guide" xref="mouse#style"/> + <link type="seealso" xref="mouse-problem-themeerror"/> + + <desc> + Change how the mouse pointer looks + </desc> + + <revision pkgversion="2.28" version="0.1" date="2009-08-22" status="draft"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>Phil Bull</name> + <email>philbull@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + <copyright> + <year>2009</year> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + </copyright> + <license>Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0</license> + <!-- <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> --> +</info> + +<title>Change the color and style of the pointer</title> + +<steps> + <item> + <p> + Click + <guiseq><gui>System</gui><gui>Preferences</gui><gui>Appearance</gui></guiseq> + and select the <gui>Theme</gui> tab. + </p> + </item> + <item> + <p> + Click <gui>Customize</gui> and click the <gui>Pointer</gui> tab. + </p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Select a different style or color for the pointer from the list. The + changes will be made immediately. + </p> + </item> +</steps> + +<p> +You cannot change the style and the color of the pointer separately. Each +style has a fixed color. Some styles are provided in multiple colors. +</p> + +<section> +<title>Install a new pointer theme</title> +<p> +If you don't see a pointer style or color that you like, you can download +and install a different pointer theme from the web. +</p> + +<steps> + <item> + <p> + Visit <link href="http://www.gnome-look.org/">GNOME-Look.org</link> and + click the <gui>X11 Mouse Themes</gui> link. + </p> + </item> + <item> + <p> + Select a theme that you like and click on its <gui>Download</gui> link. + Save the file on your computer. + </p> + </item> + <item> + <p> + Click <guiseq><gui>System</gui><gui>Preferences</gui><gui>Appearance</gui></guiseq> + and select the <gui>Theme</gui> tab. + </p> + </item> + <item> + <p> + Click <gui>Install</gui>, navigate to the theme file, select it, and + click <gui>Open</gui>. + </p> + </item> + <item> + <p> + You will be told that the theme has been installed. Click + <gui>Apply New Theme</gui>. + </p> + </item> + <item> + <p> + The pointer will change to the new style, and the theme will be added + to the <gui>Pointer</gui> tab. + </p> + </item> +</steps> + +<note style="tip"> + <p> + You can quickly install a theme file that you downloaded by dragging it + into the <gui>Theme</gui> tab of the Appearances preferences window. + </p> +</note> + +</section> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/mouse-disabletouchpad.page b/gnome-help/C/mouse-disabletouchpad.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0557a4e --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/mouse-disabletouchpad.page @@ -0,0 +1,78 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" + id="mouse-disabletouchpad"> +<info> + <link type="guide" xref="mouse#behavior"/> + <link type="guide" xref="mouse-preferences#touchpad"/> + <link type="seealso" xref="mouse-mousekeys"/> + + <desc> + Disable the touchpad permanently, or just when you plug-in a mouse. + </desc> + + <revision pkgversion="2.28" version="0.1" date="2009-08-22" status="draft"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>Phil Bull</name> + <email>philbull@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + <copyright> + <year>2009</year> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + </copyright> + <license>Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0</license> + <!-- <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> --> +</info> + +<title>Turning-off the touchpad</title> +<p> +To disable the touchpad: +</p> + +<steps> + <item> + <p> + Click <guiseq><gui>System</gui><gui>Preferences</gui><gui>Mouse</gui></guiseq> + and select the <gui>Touchpad</gui> tab. + </p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Uncheck <gui>Enable touchpad</gui>. The touchpad will be turned-off + immediately. + </p> + </item> +</steps> + +<note style="important"> + <p> + If the touchpad is your only pointing device and you accidentally turned it + off, you can turn it back on again using just the keyboard. + </p> + <p> + Press <keyseq><key>Alt</key><key>F2</key></keyseq>, type + <cmd>gconftool --set /desktop/gnome/peripherals/mouse/touchpad_enabled -t bool True</cmd> + and press <key>Enter</key>. + </p> +</note> + +<section status="incomplete"> + <title>Disable the touchpad when a mouse is plugged-in</title> + <comment> + <cite>Phil Bull</cite> + <p> + This section needs fixing-up to provide useful advice. It's basically + working around a feature request bug. + </p> + </comment> + <p> + There is currently no simple way of having your touchpad automatically + disabled when a mouse is plugged in. + </p> + <code> + gconftool --set /desktop/gnome/peripherals/mouse/touchpad_enabled -t bool True + gconftool --set /desktop/gnome/peripherals/mouse/touchpad_enabled -t bool False + ENV{ID_CLASS}="mouse", ACTION=="add", RUN+="synclient touchpadoff=1" + ENV{ID_CLASS}="mouse", ACTION=="remove", RUN+="synclient touchpadoff=0" + </code> +</section> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/mouse-focusfollows.page b/gnome-help/C/mouse-focusfollows.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..108c3e3 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/mouse-focusfollows.page @@ -0,0 +1,54 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" + id="mouse-focusfollows"> +<info> + <link type="guide" xref="mouse#behavior"/> + + <desc> + Turn on focus-follows-mouse, so you don't have to click a window to focus it. + </desc> + + <revision pkgversion="2.28" version="0.1" date="2009-09-11" status="draft"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>Phil Bull</name> + <email>philbull@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + <copyright> + <year>2009</year> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + </copyright> + <license>Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0</license> + <!-- <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> --> +</info> + +<title>I want windows to be selected when my mouse moves over them</title> + +<steps> + <item> + <p> + Click <guiseq><gui>System</gui><gui>Preferences</gui><gui>Windows</gui></guiseq> + </p> + </item> + <item> + <p> + Check <gui>Select windows when the mouse moves over them</gui>. + </p> + </item> +</steps> + +<p> +A window will now be selected whenever you move the mouse over it. However, +it will not be raised above the other windows on the screen if there are any +in front of it. +</p> + +<p> +If you would like a window to be raised above all of the other windows when you +move the mouse over it, check +<gui>Raise selected windows after an interval</gui>. Use the +<gui>Interval before raising</gui> slider to choose the delay between the +window being selected and the window being raised. If you move the mouse away +from the window before this time has elapsed, the window won't be raised. +</p> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/mouse-highlightcolor.page b/gnome-help/C/mouse-highlightcolor.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e62823b --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/mouse-highlightcolor.page @@ -0,0 +1,71 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" + id="mouse-highlightcolor"> +<info> + <link type="guide" xref="mouse#style"/> + + <desc> + Change the background color of text which has been selected with the mouse. + </desc> + + <revision pkgversion="2.28" version="0.1" date="2010-08-23" status="draft"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>Phil Bull</name> + <email>philbull@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + <copyright> + <year>2010</year> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + </copyright> + <license>Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0</license> + <!-- <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> --> +</info> + +<title>Change the color of highlighted text</title> + +<steps> + <item> + <p> + Click + <guiseq><gui>System</gui><gui>Preferences</gui><gui>Appearance</gui></guiseq> + and select the <gui>Theme</gui> tab. + </p> + </item> + <item> + <p> + Click <gui>Customize</gui> and select the <gui>Colors</gui> tab. + </p> + </item> + <item> + <p> + Click the button to change the <gui>background</gui> color of + <gui>selected items</gui>. + </p> + </item> + <item> + <p> + Choose a color and click <gui>OK</gui>. + </p> + </item> +</steps> + +<p> +The background color of selected text (and other selected items) will be +changed. +</p> + +<p>Choose a pale background color so that selected text will be easy to read. If you choose a darker color, you may want to change the <gui>text</gui> color of selected items to be lighter. Click the button next to the one for the background color to do this.</p> + +<note> + <p> + Some themes do not allow you to change their colors, so you must change + to a different theme if you want to change the highlighted text color. + </p> +</note> + +<figure> + <media type="image" src="figures/highlight-color.png" /> + <desc>Examples of different background colors for selected text.</desc> +</figure> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/mouse-lefthanded.page b/gnome-help/C/mouse-lefthanded.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8c1b438 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/mouse-lefthanded.page @@ -0,0 +1,42 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" + id="mouse-lefthanded"> +<info> + <link type="guide" xref="mouse#behavior"/> + <link type="guide" xref="mouse-preferences#general"/> + + <desc> + Reverse the layout of the mouse buttons + </desc> + + <revision pkgversion="2.28" version="0.1" date="2009-08-22" status="draft"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>Phil Bull</name> + <email>philbull@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + <copyright> + <year>2009</year> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + </copyright> + <license>Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0</license> + <!-- <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> --> +</info> + +<title>Change to left-handed or right-handed mouse layout</title> + +<steps> + <item> + <p> + Click + <guiseq><gui>System</gui><gui>Preferences</gui><gui>Mouse</gui></guiseq> and + select the <gui>General</gui> tab. + </p> + </item> + <item> + <p> + Change the setting under <gui>Mouse Orientation</gui>. + </p> + </item> +</steps> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/mouse-mousekeys.page b/gnome-help/C/mouse-mousekeys.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6f6b194 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/mouse-mousekeys.page @@ -0,0 +1,75 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" + id="mouse-mousekeys"> +<info> + <link type="guide" xref="mouse#behavior"/> + + <desc> + Enable Mouse Keys in order to move the mouse pointer with the keypad. + </desc> + + <revision pkgversion="2.28" version="0.1" date="2009-09-10" status="draft"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>Phil Bull</name> + <email>philbull@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + <copyright> + <year>2009</year> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + </copyright> + <license>Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0</license> + <!-- <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> --> +</info> + +<title>Use the keyboard to control the mouse pointer</title> + +<steps> + <item> + <p> + Click + <guiseq><gui>System</gui><gui>Preferences</gui><gui>Keyboard</gui></guiseq> + and select the <gui>Mouse Keys</gui> tab. + </p> + </item> + <item> + <p> + Check <gui>Pointer can be controlled using the keypad</gui>. + </p> + </item> + <item> + <p> + Make sure that <key>Num Lock</key> is turned off. You will now be able to + move the mouse pointer using the keypad. + </p> + </item> +</steps> + +<p> +The keypad is a set of numerical buttons on your keyboard, usually arranged +into a square grid. If you have a keyboard without a keypad (such as a laptop +keyboard), you may need to hold down the function (<key>fn</key>) +key and use certain other keys on your keyboard as a keypad. +</p> + +<p> +Each number on the keypad corresponds to a direction. For example, pressing +<key>8</key> will move the pointer upwards and pressing <key>2</key> will move +it downwards. Press the <key>5</key> key to click once with the mouse, or +quickly press it twice to double-click. Most keyboards have a special key which +allows you to right-click; it is often near to the spacebar. +</p> + +<p> +If you want to use the keypad to type numbers while Mouse Keys is enabled, turn +<key>Num Lock</key> on. The mouse cannot be controlled with the keypad when +<key>Num Lock</key> is turned on, though. +</p> + +<note> + <p> + The normal number keys, in a line at the top of the keyboard, will not + control the mouse pointer. Only the keypad number keys can be used. + </p> +</note> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/mouse-preferences.page b/gnome-help/C/mouse-preferences.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8c773c0 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/mouse-preferences.page @@ -0,0 +1,38 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="guide" + id="mouse-preferences"> +<info> + <!-- <link type="guide" xref="index#behavior"/> --> + + <desc> + The Mouse Preferences window. + </desc> + + <revision pkgversion="2.28" version="0.1" date="2009-09-15" status="draft"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>Phil Bull</name> + <email>philbull@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + <copyright> + <year>2009</year> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + </copyright> + <license>Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0</license> + <!-- <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> --> +</info> + +<title>Mouse Preferences</title> + +<section id="general" style="2column"> + <title>General</title> +</section> + +<section id="accessibility" style="2column"> + <title>Accessibility</title> +</section> + +<section id="touchpad" style="2column"> + <title>Touchpad</title> +</section> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/mouse-problem-doubleclick.page b/gnome-help/C/mouse-problem-doubleclick.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7ea6ced --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/mouse-problem-doubleclick.page @@ -0,0 +1,59 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" + id="mouse-problem-doubleclick"> +<info> + <link type="guide" xref="mouse#problems"/> + <link type="guide" xref="mouse-preferences#general"/> + + <desc> + Change the double-click time-out or check if your mouse is faulty. + </desc> + + <revision pkgversion="2.28" version="0.1" date="2009-09-10" status="draft"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>Phil Bull</name> + <email>philbull@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + <copyright> + <year>2009</year> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + </copyright> + <license>Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0</license> + <!-- <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> --> +</info> + +<title>The mouse double-clicks when I want it to single-click</title> + +<p> +Your double-click settings might need adjusting. +</p> + +<steps> + <item> + <p> + Click <guiseq><gui>System</gui><gui>Preferences</gui><gui>Mouse</gui></guiseq> + and select the <gui>General</gui> tab. + </p> + </item> + <item> + <p> + Make the <gui>Double-Click Timeout</gui> longer. + </p> + </item> + <item> + <p> + Use the nearby lightbulb picture to test whether the mouse is clicking + properly. Clicking it once should make the bulb glow dimly; double-clicking + should make it glow brightly. + </p> + </item> +</steps> + +<p> +If the problem remains even though you have increased the double-click timeout, +your mouse may be faulty. Try plugging a different mouse into your computer +and see if that works properly. Alternatively, plug your mouse into a +different computer and see if it still has the same problem. +</p> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/mouse-problem-notmoving.page b/gnome-help/C/mouse-problem-notmoving.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e6db50f --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/mouse-problem-notmoving.page @@ -0,0 +1,152 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" + id="mouse-problem-notmoving"> +<info> + <link type="guide" xref="mouse#problems"/> + <link type="seealso" xref="mouse-mousekeys"/> + <link type="seealso" xref="mouse-disabletouchpad"/> + + <desc> + The mouse pointer doesn't move when you move your mouse or use your touchpad. + </desc> + + <revision pkgversion="2.28" version="0.1" date="2009-09-11" status="draft"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>Phil Bull</name> + <email>philbull@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + <copyright> + <year>2009</year> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + </copyright> + <license>Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0</license> + <!-- <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> --> +</info> + +<title>My mouse pointer isn't moving</title> + +<p> +Your mouse may be unplugged or broken, or may not have been recognized by the +computer. +</p> + +<section> + <title>Check that the mouse is plugged in</title> + <p> + If you have a mouse with a cable, check that it is firmly plugged in to + your computer. + </p> + <p> + If it is a USB mouse (with a rectangular connector), try plugging it in to a + different USB port. If it is a PS/2 mouse (with a small, round connector with + six pins), make sure that it is plugged in to the green mouse port rather + than the purple keyboard port. You may need to restart the computer if it was + not plugged in. + </p> +</section> + +<section> + <title>Check that the mouse was recognized by the computer</title> + <steps> + <item> + <p> + Click <guiseq><gui>Applications</gui><gui>Accessories</gui> + <gui>Terminal</gui></guiseq>. + </p> + </item> + <item> + <p> + Type <cmd>xsetpointer -l | grep Pointer</cmd>, exactly as it appears here, + and press <key>Enter</key>. + </p> + </item> + <item> + <p> + A short list of mouse devices will appear. Make sure that at least one + of the items says <quote>[XExtensionPointer]</quote> next to it. + </p> + </item> + </steps> + + <p> + If your mouse has a serial (RS-232) connector, you may need to perform some + extra steps to get it working. The steps might depend on the make or model of + your mouse. + </p> + + <p> + It can be complicated to fix problems with mouse detection. Ask for support + from your distribution/vendor if you think that your mouse has not been + detected properly. + </p> + + <comment> + <cite date="2009-09-11">Phil Bull</cite> + <p> + Should provide some useful advice rather than just saying "you might need to + perform extra steps". + </p> + </comment> +</section> + +<section> + <title>Check that the mouse isn't broken</title> + <p> + Plug the mouse in to a different computer and see if it works. + </p> + + <p> + If the mouse is an optical or laser mouse, a light should be shining out + of the bottom of the mouse if it is turned on. + </p> +</section> + +<section> + <title>Checking wireless mice</title> + + <list> + <item> + <p> + Click a button and see if the mouse pointer moves now. Some wireless mice go + to sleep to save power, so might not respond until you click a button. + </p> + </item> + <item> + <p> + Check that the battery of the mouse is charged. + </p> + </item> + <item> + <p> + Make sure that the receiver (dongle) is firmly plugged in to the computer. + </p> + </item> + <item> + <p> + If your mouse and receiver can operate on different radio channels, make + sure that they are both set to the same channel. + </p> + </item> + <item> + <p> + You may need to press a button on the mouse, receiver or both to establish + a connection. The instruction manual of your mouse should have more details + if this is the case. + </p> + </item> + </list> + + <p> + Most RF (radio) wireless mice should work automatically when you plug them + into your computer. If you have a bluetooth or IR (infrared) wireless mouse, + you may need to perform some extra steps to get it working. The steps might + depend on the make or model of your mouse. + </p> + +<comment> + <cite date="2009-09-11">Phil Bull</cite> + <p>Should provide some useful advice rather than just saying "you might need to perform extra steps".</p> +</comment> +</section> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/mouse-problem-themeerror.page b/gnome-help/C/mouse-problem-themeerror.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8bda07f --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/mouse-problem-themeerror.page @@ -0,0 +1,75 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" + id="mouse-problem-themeerror"> +<info> + <link type="guide" xref="mouse#problems"/> + + <desc> + "Can't move directory over directory." + </desc> + + <revision pkgversion="2.28" version="0.1" date="2009-08-22" status="draft"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>Phil Bull</name> + <email>philbull@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + <copyright> + <year>2009</year> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + </copyright> + <license>Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0</license> + <!-- <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> --> +</info> + +<title>I get an error message when I try to install a pointer theme</title> + +<p> +When you try to install a new theme in the Appearance preferences window, +you may receive this error: +</p> +<p> +<output>Installation for theme "Theme Name" failed. Can't move directory +over directory.</output> +</p> +<p> +This means that the theme you are trying to install is already installed. +</p> +<p> +If you cannot see the theme anywhere in the Appearances window, it may have +been deleted. However, some files could have left behind which prevent it +from being installed again. +</p> + +<steps> + <item> + <p> + Press <keyseq><key>Alt</key><key>F2</key></keyseq>. + </p> + </item> + <item> + <p> + Type <input>nautilus .icons</input> and click <gui>Run</gui> to open the + folder where mouse themes are stored. + </p> + </item> + <item> + <p> + Delete the folder which corresponds to the theme you are trying to install. + </p> + </item> + <item> + <p> + Try to install the theme again. + </p> + </item> +</steps> + +<note style="advanced"> + <p> + Cursor themes are stored in the <file>.icons</file> folder in your + Home folder. Other parts of themes (such as window decorations) are + stored in the <file>.themes</file> folder. These folders are hidden. + </p> +</note> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/mouse-sensitivity.page b/gnome-help/C/mouse-sensitivity.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a24a9f5 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/mouse-sensitivity.page @@ -0,0 +1,51 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" + id="mouse-sensitivity"> +<info> + <link type="guide" xref="mouse#behavior"/> + <link type="guide" xref="mouse#problems"/> + <link type="guide" xref="mouse-preferences#general"/> + + <desc> + If the mouse feels too sensitive or too sluggish + </desc> + + <revision pkgversion="2.28" version="0.1" date="2009-08-22" status="incomplete"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>Phil Bull</name> + <email>philbull@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + <copyright> + <year>2009</year> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + </copyright> + <license>Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0</license> + <!-- <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> --> +</info> + +<title>Change the speed of the mouse pointer</title> + +<steps> + <item> + <p> + Click <guiseq><gui>System</gui><gui>Preferences</gui><gui>Mouse</gui></guiseq> + and select the <gui>General</gui> tab. + </p> + </item> + <item> + <p> + Change the acceleration and sensitivity to make the pointer move faster or + slower. + </p> + </item> +</steps> + +<comment> + <cite>Phil Bull</cite> + <p> + The meaning of Sensitivity isn't clear. It doesn't seem to do anything on my + computer. + </p> +</comment> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/mouse-sound.page b/gnome-help/C/mouse-sound.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9dbfbd2 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/mouse-sound.page @@ -0,0 +1,59 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" + id="mouse-sound"> +<info> + <link type="guide" xref="mouse#style"/> + + <desc> + Play a sound when a button is clicked. + </desc> + + <revision pkgversion="2.28" version="0.1" date="2009-09-10" status="draft"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>Phil Bull</name> + <email>philbull@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + <copyright> + <year>2009</year> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + </copyright> + <license>Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0</license> + <!-- <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> --> +</info> + +<title>Make a sound when the mouse is clicked</title> + +<steps> + <item> + <p> + Click <guiseq><gui>System</gui><gui>Preferences</gui><gui>Sound</gui></guiseq> + and select the <gui>Sound Effects</gui> tab. + </p> + </item> + <item> + <p> + Choose a <gui>Sound Theme</gui> other than <gui>No sounds</gui>. + </p> + </item> + <item> + <p> + Check <gui>Enable window and button sounds</gui>. + </p> + </item> + <item> + <p> + Make sure that the <gui>Alert volume</gui> is turned up and that + <gui>Mute</gui> is not checked. + </p> + </item> +</steps> + +<p> +A short sound will be played whenever you click a button on the screen. +</p> + +<p> +You can change which sound is made by changing the <gui>Sound Theme</gui>. +</p> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/mouse-touchpad-losefocus.page b/gnome-help/C/mouse-touchpad-losefocus.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..cb1e660 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/mouse-touchpad-losefocus.page @@ -0,0 +1,55 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" + id="mouse-touchpad-losefocus"> +<info> + <link type="guide" xref="mouse#problems"/> + <link type="guide" xref="mouse-preferences#touchpad"/> + <link type="seealso" xref="mouse-disabletouchpad"/> + + <desc> + The cursor moves when you are typing, causing the text to be entered in the + wrong part of the screen. + </desc> + + <revision pkgversion="2.28" version="0.1" date="2009-09-10" status="draft"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>Phil Bull</name> + <email>philbull@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + <copyright> + <year>2009</year> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + </copyright> + <license>Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0</license> + <!-- <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> --> +</info> + +<title> +When I type, the touchpad clicks randomly and the text goes in the wrong place +</title> + +<p> +You might be brushing the touchpad with your wrists when you type, which could +change the position of the text entry cursor. +</p> + +<steps> + <item> + <p> + Click <guiseq><gui>System</gui><gui>Preferences</gui><gui>Mouse</gui></guiseq> + and select the <gui>Touchpad</gui> tab. + </p> + </item> + <item> + <p> + Uncheck <gui>Enable mouse clicks with touchpad</gui>. + </p> + </item> +</steps> + +<p> +This will prevent the mouse from clicking when you tap the touchpad. You can +still click using the standard touchpad mouse buttons, though. +</p> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/mouse-wakeup.page b/gnome-help/C/mouse-wakeup.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bc62b92 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/mouse-wakeup.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + xmlns:e="http://projectmallard.org/experimental/" + type="topic" + id="mouse-wakeup"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="index"/> + <desc>XXX</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-06-29" status="stub"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + + <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> + </info> + + <title>Why does it take a while for the mouse/touchpad to work?</title> + + <comment> + <cite date="2010-06-29" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>Explain that the (wireless/optical) mouse or touchpad might need to be woken up (e.g. by clicking a button or wiggling the mouse for a while) before they will work.</p> + </comment> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/mouse.page b/gnome-help/C/mouse.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5cbcd98 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/mouse.page @@ -0,0 +1,34 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="guide" + id="mouse"> +<info> + <revision pkgversion="2.28" version="0.1" date="2009-08-22" status="incomplete"/> + <link type="guide" xref="index" /> + + <credit type="author"> + <name>Phil Bull</name> + <email>philbull@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + <copyright> + <year>2009</year> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + </copyright> + <license>Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0</license> + <!--<include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude" />--> +</info> + +<title>Mouse settings</title> + +<section id="style" style="2column"> + <title>Change how the pointer looks or sounds</title> +</section> + +<section id="behavior" style="2column"> + <title>Change how your mouse behaves</title> +</section> + +<section id="problems" style="2column"> + <title>Common problems</title> +</section> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-batterybroken.page b/gnome-help/C/power-batterybroken.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0296b07 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-batterybroken.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + xmlns:e="http://projectmallard.org/experimental/" + type="topic" + id="power-batterybroken"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="index"/> + <desc>XXX</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-06-29" status="stub"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + + <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> + </info> + + <title>Why does it say my battery is broken?</title> + + <comment> + <cite date="2010-06-29" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>Message displayed when user logs in for the first time; if laptop battery is old, its maximum capacity will be low and GPM will tell the user that it might be broken. This could panic users - reassurance and explanation is needed.</p> + </comment> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-batterycapacity.page b/gnome-help/C/power-batterycapacity.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..651c0d0 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-batterycapacity.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + xmlns:e="http://projectmallard.org/experimental/" + type="topic" + id="power-batterycapacity"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="index"/> + <desc>XXX</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-06-29" status="stub"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + + <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> + </info> + + <title>XXX</title> + + <comment> + <cite date="2010-06-29" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>This is a conceptual topic. It should explain the difference between design and actual battery capacity (these figures can be viewed in the GPM interface). It should explain why there is a difference, and why battery capacity degrades over time.</p> + </comment> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-batteryestimate.page b/gnome-help/C/power-batteryestimate.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..25cb0d4 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-batteryestimate.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + xmlns:e="http://projectmallard.org/experimental/" + type="topic" + id="power-batteryestimate"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="index"/> + <desc>XXX</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-06-29" status="stub"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + + <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> + </info> + + <title>It says X minutes of battery remaining, but that's not true</title> + + <comment> + <cite date="2010-06-29" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>Explain why the "charge remaining" estimate isn't completely accurate, and how the estimate improves over time.</p> + </comment> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-batterylife.page b/gnome-help/C/power-batterylife.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..79228ba --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-batterylife.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + xmlns:e="http://projectmallard.org/experimental/" + type="topic" + id="power-batterylife"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="index"/> + <desc>XXX</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-06-29" status="stub"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + + <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> + </info> + + <title>How can I use less power and improve battery life?</title> + + <comment> + <cite date="2010-06-29" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>Tips on reducing power consumption (laptop/netbook/desktop PC). Tips on improving battery life for laptops/netbooks.</p> + </comment> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-batteryoptimal.page b/gnome-help/C/power-batteryoptimal.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..fad9303 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-batteryoptimal.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + xmlns:e="http://projectmallard.org/experimental/" + type="topic" + id="power-batteryoptimal"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="index"/> + <desc>XXX</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-06-29" status="stub"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + + <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> + </info> + + <title>Getting the best out of your laptop battery</title> + + <comment> + <cite date="2010-06-29" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>Strategies for optimal battery consumption/charging. Lots of people have opinions on how/when to charge your battery: do you let it run down fully before charging, or leave it plugged in all the time, or what?</p> + </comment> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-batteryslow.page b/gnome-help/C/power-batteryslow.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..dbb8186 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-batteryslow.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + xmlns:e="http://projectmallard.org/experimental/" + type="topic" + id="power-batteryslow"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="index"/> + <desc>XXX</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-06-29" status="stub"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + + <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> + </info> + + <title>Why is my laptop slow when it's on battery?</title> + + <comment> + <cite date="2010-06-29" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>On battery, processors with variable clock speeds may go into powersaving mode, which is slower. Explain this, and how the settings can be changed.</p> + </comment> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-batterywindows.page b/gnome-help/C/power-batterywindows.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0f75d41 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-batterywindows.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + xmlns:e="http://projectmallard.org/experimental/" + type="topic" + id="power-batterywindows"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="index"/> + <desc>XXX</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-06-29" status="stub"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + + <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> + </info> + + <title>Why do I have less battery life than I did on Windows/Mac OS?</title> + + <comment> + <cite date="2010-06-29" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>Explain reasons why the battery life in Linux (etc) could be shorter than on other OSes. Reasons might include inaccurate battery life estimates (see power-batteryestimate), misestimates on the other OS, or optimisations on the other OS that are missing in Linux.</p> + </comment> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-brighter.page b/gnome-help/C/power-brighter.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..cc3b836 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-brighter.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + xmlns:e="http://projectmallard.org/experimental/" + type="topic" + id="power-brighter"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="index"/> + <desc>XXX</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-06-29" status="stub"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + + <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> + </info> + + <title>How can I make the screen brighter?</title> + + <comment> + <cite date="2010-06-29" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>Explain that most laptops have a brightness control using a keyboard shortcut. Mention the panel applet that allows you to control screen brightness. Mention places where screen brightness behaviour can be changed (link to other topics if necessary). For people with desktop displays, mention that there is normally a brightness control on the monitor. Also, mention that the screen gamma/contrast settings may have an impact on perceived brightness.</p> + </comment> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-closelid.page b/gnome-help/C/power-closelid.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..79ee540 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-closelid.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + xmlns:e="http://projectmallard.org/experimental/" + type="topic" + id="power-closelid"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="index"/> + <desc>XXX</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-06-29" status="stub"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + + <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> + </info> + + <title>Why does my computer turn off when I close the lid?</title> + + <comment> + <cite date="2010-06-29" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>Explain that the computer probably hasn't turned off, it just suspended itself. Describe how to wake up from being suspended. Explain that some computers don't suspend properly. Show how you can change the settings for what happens when the lid is closed.</p> + </comment> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-constantfan.page b/gnome-help/C/power-constantfan.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f0d5ef6 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-constantfan.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + xmlns:e="http://projectmallard.org/experimental/" + type="topic" + id="power-constantfan"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="index"/> + <desc>XXX</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-06-29" status="stub"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + + <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> + </info> + + <title>Why is the laptop fan always running?</title> + + <comment> + <cite date="2010-06-29" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>Explain why the fan might always be running. It could be because the processor is always running at its full clock speed, or that the Linux drivers for the motherboard don't handle the fan very well.</p> + </comment> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-history.page b/gnome-help/C/power-history.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ff01686 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-history.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + xmlns:e="http://projectmallard.org/experimental/" + type="topic" + id="power-history"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="index"/> + <desc>XXX</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-06-29" status="stub"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + + <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> + </info> + + <title>Power statistics</title> + + <comment> + <cite date="2010-06-29" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>An explanation of the GPM Power Statistics tab. Explain what the options show, and what interesting information you can get out of it. Probably need to ask the GPM maintainer for explanation of some items.</p> + </comment> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-hotcomputer.page b/gnome-help/C/power-hotcomputer.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5a41de9 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-hotcomputer.page @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + xmlns:e="http://projectmallard.org/experimental/" + type="topic" + id="power-hotcomputer"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="index"/> + <desc>XXX</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-06-29" status="stub"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + + <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> + </info> + + <title>My computer gets really hot</title> + + <comment> + <cite date="2010-06-29" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>Explain that this is usually OK, but sometimes you might need to check that it's not overheating. List ways to keep the computer cool. Mention how to check the CPU/system temperature (probably have to use the terminal).</p> + <p>Some people may be worried that there is a health risk in having a hot computer on their lap. I think sperm start dying-off above 14 degrees C, so it seems plausible that there could be at least a short-term impact on male fertility. If you're feeling up to it, point to (and briefly summarise) some decent web resource on the issue.</p> + </comment> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-lowpower.page b/gnome-help/C/power-lowpower.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..55fab1b --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-lowpower.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + xmlns:e="http://projectmallard.org/experimental/" + type="topic" + id="power-lowpower"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="index"/> + <desc>XXX</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-06-29" status="stub"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + + <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> + </info> + + <title>Why did my computer turn off/hibernate when the battery got to 10%?</title> + + <comment> + <cite date="2010-06-29" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>Explain that the computer shuts down when it gets to low battery. Check that 10% is the default threshold (it might be lower). Explain how to change the threshold setting, and the power-down behaviour (i.e. shut down or hibernate).</p> + </comment> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-nowireless.page b/gnome-help/C/power-nowireless.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ae6c222 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-nowireless.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + xmlns:e="http://projectmallard.org/experimental/" + type="topic" + id="power-nowireless"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="index"/> + <desc>XXX</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-06-29" status="stub"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + + <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> + </info> + + <title>I have no wireless network when I wake up my computer</title> + + <comment> + <cite date="2010-06-29" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>Explain that some hardware misbehaves and doesn't reset itself properly when the computer wakes up from being suspended/hibernated. Mention that you can try turning the wireless card off and then on again if it has a hard/soft switch.</p> + </comment> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-othercountry.page b/gnome-help/C/power-othercountry.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b194fe6 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-othercountry.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + xmlns:e="http://projectmallard.org/experimental/" + type="topic" + id="power-othercountry"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="index"/> + <desc>XXX</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-06-29" status="stub"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + + <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> + </info> + + <title>Will my computer work with a different country's power supply?</title> + + <comment> + <cite date="2010-06-29" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>Explain that computers work fine at different AC voltages. Note that you must have an adapter for the wall socket.</p> + </comment> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-spindown.page b/gnome-help/C/power-spindown.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e481624 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-spindown.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + xmlns:e="http://projectmallard.org/experimental/" + type="topic" + id="power-spindown"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="index"/> + <desc>XXX</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-06-29" status="stub"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + + <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> + </info> + + <title>What does "Spin down hard disks when possible" mean?</title> + + <comment> + <cite date="2010-06-29" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>Explain what this means, and why it might help to save power (but reduce performance). It's a setting in the Power Preferences.</p> + </comment> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-suspendfail.page b/gnome-help/C/power-suspendfail.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c2acbf0 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-suspendfail.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + xmlns:e="http://projectmallard.org/experimental/" + type="topic" + id="power-suspendfail"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="index"/> + <desc>XXX</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-06-29" status="stub"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + + <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> + </info> + + <title>Why won't my computer turn back on after I suspended it?</title> + + <comment> + <cite date="2010-06-29" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>Explain symptoms of computer that failed to resume from a suspend problerly. Give troubleshooting steps.</p> + </comment> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-suspendhibernate.page b/gnome-help/C/power-suspendhibernate.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..09cd779 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-suspendhibernate.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + xmlns:e="http://projectmallard.org/experimental/" + type="topic" + id="power-suspendhibernate"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="index"/> + <desc>XXX</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-06-29" status="stub"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + + <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> + </info> + + <title>What happens when I suspend/hibernate the computer?</title> + + <comment> + <cite date="2010-06-29" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>Explain what happens when you choose to suspend or hibernate the computer. Explain whether apps will remain open or not, whether power will be used or not. Explain how to resume. Warn user that they should save all work in case of any problems.</p> + </comment> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-turnoffbutton.page b/gnome-help/C/power-turnoffbutton.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..70bde1c --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-turnoffbutton.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + xmlns:e="http://projectmallard.org/experimental/" + type="topic" + id="power-turnoffbutton"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="index"/> + <desc>XXX</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-06-29" status="stub"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + + <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> + </info> + + <title>I want the computer to turn off when I press the power button</title> + + <comment> + <cite date="2010-06-29" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>By default, the user is asked what to do when the physical power button of the computer is pressed. You can make the computer turn off immediately rather than prompting.</p> + </comment> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-whydim.page b/gnome-help/C/power-whydim.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b4921a5 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-whydim.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + xmlns:e="http://projectmallard.org/experimental/" + type="topic" + id="power-whydim"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="index"/> + <desc>XXX</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-06-29" status="stub"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + + <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> + </info> + + <title>Why does the screen dim after a few seconds?</title> + + <comment> + <cite date="2010-06-29" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>Explain that screen dimming is a power saving feature, normally when disconnected from AC power. Link to power-dim to explain how to control this behaviour.</p> + </comment> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/power-willnotturnon.page b/gnome-help/C/power-willnotturnon.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..23e0eb5 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/power-willnotturnon.page @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + xmlns:e="http://projectmallard.org/experimental/" + type="topic" + id="power-willnotturnon"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="index"/> + <desc>XXX</desc> + <revision pkgversion="0.1" version="0.1" date="2010-06-29" status="stub"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + + <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> + </info> + + <title>My computer will not turn on</title> + + <comment> + <cite date="2010-06-29" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>This is a complicated topic. Give troubleshooting steps/reasons for why the computer won't turn on. SOme of the reasons may be down to hardware failure.</p> + </comment> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/templates/games/GENERIC.page.stub b/gnome-help/C/templates/games/GENERIC.page.stub new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d5eea61 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/templates/games/GENERIC.page.stub @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="XXXXX"> + +<info> + <desc>XXXXX</desc> + + <revision pkgversion="1.0" version="1.0" date="YYYY-MM-DD" status="stub"/> + <!--<link type="guide" xref="index" />--> + <!--<link type="seealso" xref="YYYYY" />--> + + <credit type="author"> + <name>Your Name</name> + <email>you@example.com</email> + </credit> + <license><p>Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0</p></license> +</info> + +<title>XXXXX</title> + +<p></p> + +<section> + <title></title> + <p></p> +</section> + +<list> + <item><p></p></item> +</list> + +<comment> + <title>Purpose of document</title> + <cite date="YYYY-MM-DD" href="mailto:you@example.com">Your Name</cite> + <p></p> +</comment> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/templates/games/README b/gnome-help/C/templates/games/README new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0a6e0f2 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/templates/games/README @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +This is a template Mallard document for application help for games. + +Each template topic has a comment which explains how it should be used. + +GENERIC.page.stub can be used as a generic topic page. Just make a copy, rename it, and edit the file to create a new topic. There are a few useful bits of Mallard markup in there already to save on typing. + +Rename the pages from ".page.stub" to ".page" when you have edited them. + +Contact the GNOME Documentation Team (gnome-doc-list@gnome.org) for help with this template. + +(Original author: Phil Bull <philbull@gmail.com>, 24-Jun-2010. The license for this template is Public Domain. You may relicense it as you wish.) diff --git a/gnome-help/C/templates/games/controls-changing.page.stub b/gnome-help/C/templates/games/controls-changing.page.stub new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9269ced --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/templates/games/controls-changing.page.stub @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="controls-changing"> + +<info> + <desc>Customize the game controls and keyboard shortcuts.</desc> + + <revision pkgversion="1.0" version="1.0" date="YYYY-MM-DD" status="stub"/> + <link type="guide" xref="index" /> + + <credit type="author"> + <name>Your Name</name> + <email>you@example.com</email> + </credit> + <license><p>Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0</p></license> +</info> + +<title>Changing the controls</title> + +<comment> + <title>Purpose of document</title> + <cite date="2010-06-24" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>Use this topic to explain how the game controls can be changed.</p> + <p>This topic is linked to from <cmd>controls</cmd>.</p> +</comment> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/templates/games/controls.page.stub b/gnome-help/C/templates/games/controls.page.stub new file mode 100644 index 0000000..83cd1ec --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/templates/games/controls.page.stub @@ -0,0 +1,46 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="controls"> + +<info> + <desc>A list of all the controls that can be used in the game.</desc> + + <revision pkgversion="1.0" version="1.0" date="YYYY-MM-DD" status="stub"/> + <link type="guide" xref="index" /> + + <credit type="author"> + <name>Your Name</name> + <email>you@example.com</email> + </credit> + <license><p>Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0</p></license> +</info> + +<title>Controlling the game</title> + +<comment> + <title>Purpose of document</title> + <cite date="2010-06-24" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>Use this topic to provide a full list of controls of the game.</p> + <p>Players can use this topic for reference.</p> + <p>Try to group controls in a logical manner. Use sections to group similar controls.</p> + <p>There is a link to a topic on changing controls in the second paragraph. Edit this paragraph so that it makes sense for your game.</p> +</comment> + +<p>This is a complete list of all the controls that you can use in the game.</p> + +<p>You can <link xref="controls-changing">change the controls</link> by clicking <guiseq><gui>Edit</gui><gui>Preferences</gui></guiseq> and changing the options under the <gui>Controls</gui> tab.</p> + +<section> + <title>Moving around</title> + <terms> + <item> + <title>Jump</title> + <p>Press the right mouse button, or press <keyseq><key>Ctrl</key><key>j</key></keyseq>.</p> + </item> + <item> + <title>Run faster</title> + <p>Hold down the <key>spacebar</key>.</p> + </item> + </terms> +</section> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/templates/games/gameplay.page.stub b/gnome-help/C/templates/games/gameplay.page.stub new file mode 100644 index 0000000..829f301 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/templates/games/gameplay.page.stub @@ -0,0 +1,53 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="gameplay"> + +<info> + <desc>Learn the basic rules and controls of the game.</desc> + + <revision pkgversion="1.0" version="1.0" date="YYYY-MM-DD" status="stub"/> + <link type="guide" xref="index" /> + + <credit type="author"> + <name>Your Name</name> + <email>you@example.com</email> + </credit> + <license><p>Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0</p></license> +</info> + +<title>Playing the game</title> + +<comment> + <title>Purpose of document</title> + <cite date="2010-06-24" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>Use this topic to explain the fundamentals of how to play the game.</p> + <p>It should be a quick-start guide, which aims to get the user playing the game at a basic level as quickly as possible.</p> + <p>Only mention the more basic controls and rules. Link to other topics to explain things in more detail.</p> + <p>Make sure you state what the aim of the game is, and how you can win.</p> + <p>The level of this section should be quite basic. You should explain, in simple terms, how to make the basic moves of the game.</p> + <p>Use a new section for each major element of the game introduction. Which sections you have will depend on the game in question, but the following topics are likely to be quite common:</p> + <list> + <item><p>Aim of the game</p></item> + <item><p>Starting the game</p></item> + <item><p>Basic rules</p></item> + <item><p>Moving around/Making a move</p></item> + <item><p>Winning the game</p></item> + </list> + <p>A good way of deciding which sections to include in this topic is to watch a someone who has never played before try to play the game. The Documentation Team can help you with user testing of this sort.</p> +</comment> + +<section> + <title>Aim of the game</title> + <p></p> +</section> + +<section> + <title>Starting a new game</title> + <p></p> +</section> + +<section> + <title>Moving around</title> + <p></p> +</section> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/templates/games/index.page b/gnome-help/C/templates/games/index.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..66c3648 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/templates/games/index.page @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="guide" id="index"> + +<info> + <desc>A Game</desc> + + <revision pkgversion="1.0" version="1.0" date="YYYY-MM-DD" status="stub"/> + <link type="guide" xref="index" /> + + <credit type="author"> + <name>Your Name</name> + <email>you@example.com</email> + </credit> + <license><p>Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0</p></license> +</info> + +<title>A Game</title> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/templates/games/multiplayer.page.stub b/gnome-help/C/templates/games/multiplayer.page.stub new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ce3cbc8 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/templates/games/multiplayer.page.stub @@ -0,0 +1,36 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="guide" id="multiplayer"> + +<info> + <desc>Play against other people on the same computer, or online.</desc> + + <revision pkgversion="1.0" version="1.0" date="YYYY-MM-DD" status="stub"/> + <link type="guide" xref="index" /> + + <credit type="author"> + <name>Your Name</name> + <email>you@example.com</email> + </credit> + <license><p>Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0</p></license> +</info> + +<title>Playing against other people (multiplayer)</title> + +<comment> + <title>Purpose of document</title> + <cite date="2010-06-24" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>Use this guide page to collect topics which cover setting-up, joining, and playing multiplayer games.</p> + <p>Some games don't have multiplayer modes, and so won't need this page.</p> + <p>For consistency, consider starting the names of all multiplayer topics with "multiplayer-", e.g. "multiplayer-starting.page".</p> + <p>You should probably cover some of the following topics:</p> + <list> + <item><p>Starting a multiplayer game</p></item> + <item><p>Changing the controls for other players</p></item> + <item><p>Leaving a multiplayer game</p></item> + <item><p>Problems connecting to an online game</p></item> + <item><p>Joining an online game</p></item> + <item><p>Starting your own online multiplayer game</p></item> + </list> +</comment> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/templates/games/strategy.page.stub b/gnome-help/C/templates/games/strategy.page.stub new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5e230a0 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/templates/games/strategy.page.stub @@ -0,0 +1,39 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" id="strategy"> + +<info> + <desc>Find ways of playing that increase your chances of success.</desc> + + <revision pkgversion="1.0" version="1.0" date="YYYY-MM-DD" status="stub"/> + <link type="guide" xref="index" /> + + <credit type="author"> + <name>Your Name</name> + <email>you@example.com</email> + </credit> + <license><p>Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0</p></license> +</info> + +<title>Strategies</title> + +<comment> + <title>Purpose of document</title> + <cite date="2010-06-24" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>Use this topic page to describe strategies that the user might be able to use to win the game. Use a new section for each major strategy.</p> + <p>The idea behind this topic is to give the user some hints on how they could improve their success rate in the game. Lots of games have useful (but not obvious) strategies; for example, Chess has the "castling" manoeuvre.</p> + <p>If possible, don't be too specific about how effective each strategy is. Telling the user which is the best strategy may make it too easy for them to win, and could spoil the game.</p> + <p>Don't mention particularly basic strategies that users will quickly discover for themselves anyway.</p> + <p>If the strategy sections are quite long or involved, convert this page into a guide page and put each strategy into its own topic page.</p> +</comment> + +<section> + <title>WWW the XXX</title> + <p></p> +</section> + +<section> + <title>When YYY, ZZZ</title> + <p></p> +</section> + +</page> diff --git a/gnome-help/C/templates/games/tips.page.stub b/gnome-help/C/templates/games/tips.page.stub new file mode 100644 index 0000000..68dd966 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/templates/games/tips.page.stub @@ -0,0 +1,32 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="guide" id="tips"> + +<info> + <desc>Tips to help you get the most out of the game.</desc> + + <revision pkgversion="1.0" version="1.0" date="YYYY-MM-DD" status="stub"/> + <link type="guide" xref="index" /> + + <credit type="author"> + <name>Your Name</name> + <email>you@example.com</email> + </credit> + <license><p>Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0</p></license> +</info> + +<title>Tip and Tricks</title> + +<comment> + <title>Purpose of document</title> + <cite date="2010-06-24" href="mailto:gnome-doc-list@gnome.org">GNOME Documentation Project</cite> + <p>Use this guide page to collect topics which provide useful tips on how to play the game.</p> + <p>Tips and tricks are information that help the user play the game in a more satisfying or efficient way. These might include:</p> + <list> + <item><p>Ways of controlling the game that aren't obvious, like shortcut keys or certain mouse gestures</p></item> + <item><p>Simple strategies that the user can try to have more chance of winning the game</p></item> + <item><p>Things to try when faced with certain situations</p></item> + <item><p>Sensible options to take in certain situations</p></item> + </list> +</comment> + +</page> |
